Tamil Nadu Covid-19 unlock live update: State reports 7,427 new cases, 189 deaths – Times of India

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The Tamil Nadu government has extended the Covid-19 lockdown in the state by one more week till 6am on June 28 with more relaxations including permission for public transport to resume with 50% occupancy in Chennai and neighbouring Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpet districts. Automobile showrooms and service centres can function in Category III districts as also sports related training and competitions can be held without spectators. Active cases in Chennai dropped to 2,262 on Sunday which is less than 0.5% of the total cases recorded by the city during the entire Covid-19 pandemic. About 12% people were infected with Covid-19 in TN after full vaccination, said a govt report released on Sunday. With maternal mortality increasing three fold in the district during the Covid-19 second wave compared to the pre-pandemic period, health officials have prioritised vaccination drive for postnatal mothers. Stay with TOI for latest updates:Read Less

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 21, 2021, 21:54:20 IST